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fromwww.npr.org
2 hours ago

Got wearable data? Your doctor can help you connect the dots

"I felt like there were these patterns that were really related to my symptoms, but I didn't know how to connect them."
US news
Healthcare
fromComputerWeekly.com
3 days ago

Interview: Bernard Seiser, vice-president of digital, data and IT, AOP Health | Computer Weekly

AOP Health is focused on digital transformation to meet patient needs and improve organizational efficiency.
Artificial intelligence
fromFuturism
2 days ago

Millions of Americans Are Talking to AI Instead of Going to the Doctor, and It's Giving Them Horrendously Flawed Medical Advice

AI chatbots are not reliable for medical advice, with failure rates exceeding 80% for ambiguous symptoms and 40% for straightforward cases.
#privacy
fromComputerWeekly.com
2 days ago
Privacy technologies

Privacy, power, and encryption: why end-to-end security matters | Computer Weekly

Privacy is a fundamental human condition, and end-to-end encryption is essential for protecting communications in a surveillance-heavy world.
Privacy technologies
fromComputerWeekly.com
2 days ago

Privacy, power, and encryption: why end-to-end security matters | Computer Weekly

Privacy is a fundamental human condition, and end-to-end encryption is essential for protecting communications in a surveillance-heavy world.
Medicine
fromThe Atlantic
5 days ago

How to Fix a Diagnosis Crisis

Diagnostic errors are common, affecting 5% of Americans annually, leading to significant disability and death.
Public health
fromAxios
4 days ago

Finish Line: The quiet rise of "prescribing connection"

Social prescribing addresses health crises and broader issues like social isolation through diverse community programs and activities.
fromBusiness Insider
3 days ago

Why Midi Health holds AI office hours

Joanna Strober recognized a business opportunity in women's health, particularly for menopausal women, and demonstrated grit and patience in securing investor support.
Women
Science
fromNature
4 days ago

Quantum computers take on health care: light-sensitive cancer drugs win US$2 million contest

A team won a $2-million prize for using quantum computing to develop light-sensitive cancer drugs, but no grand prize was awarded.
fromLos Angeles Times
5 days ago

Ex-UCLA doctor admits to sexually abusing five patients after previous conviction overturned

James Heaps, 70, pleaded guilty to 13 felonies, including multiple counts of sexual penetration of an unconscious person, and must register as a sex offender for life.
Law
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
6 days ago

When Trauma Awareness Stops at the Hospital Door

Chronic health conditions significantly impact psychological well-being, yet healthcare providers often neglect this aspect for both patients and themselves.
#healthcare
Healthcare
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

NHS patients should be able to write up their own medical records and not have to rely on Post-it notes | Will Parman

Patients with complex health needs struggle to communicate symptoms effectively, risking important information being overlooked during medical appointments.
fromFortune
3 days ago
Healthcare

'The Pitt' reveals why healthcare desperately needs a new front door | Fortune

fromPsychology Today
2 weeks ago
Healthcare

When Doctors Are Rated Like Uber Drivers

Healthcare should not be reduced to a rating system that overlooks the complexities of medical practice and the challenges faced by physicians.
fromNextgov.com
3 weeks ago
Healthcare

CMS rule looks to kill faxed, mailed claims in favor of e-submissions

CMS finalizes rule to phase out fax and paper mail for healthcare claims, promoting electronic submissions and expected to save $781 million annually.
Healthcare
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

NHS patients should be able to write up their own medical records and not have to rely on Post-it notes | Will Parman

Patients with complex health needs struggle to communicate symptoms effectively, risking important information being overlooked during medical appointments.
Healthcare
fromFortune
3 days ago

'The Pitt' reveals why healthcare desperately needs a new front door | Fortune

HBO Max's The Pitt highlights real challenges in emergency departments, emphasizing the need for reimagined patient access to healthcare.
Healthcare
fromPsychology Today
2 weeks ago

When Doctors Are Rated Like Uber Drivers

Healthcare should not be reduced to a rating system that overlooks the complexities of medical practice and the challenges faced by physicians.
Healthcare
fromNextgov.com
3 weeks ago

CMS rule looks to kill faxed, mailed claims in favor of e-submissions

CMS finalizes rule to phase out fax and paper mail for healthcare claims, promoting electronic submissions and expected to save $781 million annually.
Medicine
fromFortune
3 days ago

Two physicians on ending the waiting-room era: bring care home | Fortune

In-home dialysis improves health outcomes for patients with chronic diseases, offering convenience and support through technology and virtual care.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
4 days ago

A Colorado hospital profits from resolving language barriers

Maria Olivo highlights the dangers of using untrained interpreters in medical settings, emphasizing the need for professional language support to avoid critical errors.
Marketing tech
fromwww.businessinsider.com
1 week ago

Medvi, the AI-powered telehealth company, is fueled by ads from doctors who don't appear to exist

Medvi, an AI telehealth startup, generated $401 million in revenue last year and is projected to reach $1.8 billion this year, leveraging affiliate marketing.
Mental health
fromFast Company
6 days ago

Why the future of mental healthcare is team-based

Team-based care improves mental health treatment outcomes by integrating multidisciplinary teams to address complex conditions effectively.
#healthcare-ai
Healthcare
fromMedium
4 days ago

The trust gap in healthcare AI isn't about the AI

Trust in healthcare AI is established in the first 30 seconds of interaction, not through model improvements.
Healthcare
fromMedium
4 days ago

The trust gap in healthcare AI isn't about the AI

Trust in healthcare AI is established in the first 30 seconds of interaction, not through model improvements.
#data-breach
Privacy professionals
fromTechCrunch
2 weeks ago

Telehealth giant Hims & Hers says its customer support system was hacked | TechCrunch

Hims & Hers confirmed a data breach affecting customer support data, including names and contact information, but not medical records.
Healthcare
fromTechCrunch
2 weeks ago

Health data giant CareCloud says hackers accessed patients' medical records | TechCrunch

CareCloud experienced a data breach where hackers accessed patient electronic health records for over eight hours, but data exfiltration status remains unclear.
fromDataBreaches.Net
2 months ago
Privacy professionals

Call-On-Doc allegedly had a breach affecting more than 1 million patients. They've yet to comment. - DataBreaches.Net

Privacy professionals
fromTechCrunch
2 weeks ago

Telehealth giant Hims & Hers says its customer support system was hacked | TechCrunch

Hims & Hers confirmed a data breach affecting customer support data, including names and contact information, but not medical records.
Healthcare
fromTechCrunch
2 weeks ago

Health data giant CareCloud says hackers accessed patients' medical records | TechCrunch

CareCloud experienced a data breach where hackers accessed patient electronic health records for over eight hours, but data exfiltration status remains unclear.
fromDataBreaches.Net
2 months ago
Privacy professionals

Call-On-Doc allegedly had a breach affecting more than 1 million patients. They've yet to comment. - DataBreaches.Net

Medicine
fromPsychology Today
5 days ago

How Cognitive and Social Forces Shape Medical Decisions

Medical decisions are influenced by how options are framed, presented, and the dynamics of the situation.
Healthcare
fromNextgov.com
2 days ago

Tech bills of the week: Improving maternal health; Expanding access for disabled Americans; and more

The Tech to Save Moms Act aims to improve maternal health outcomes through enhanced telehealth services and technology access for expecting mothers.
#ransomware
Healthcare
fromSecurityWeek
3 days ago

Data Breach at Tennessee Hospital Affects 337,000

Cookeville Regional Medical Center experienced a ransomware attack, compromising data of over 337,000 individuals, including sensitive personal and medical information.
Healthcare
fromSecuritymagazine
4 days ago

What "The Pitt" Gets Right About Ransomware and What Hospitals Can't Afford to Ignore

Ransomware incidents in healthcare lead to significant operational fallout, requiring extensive recovery efforts beyond just paying the ransom.
Healthcare
fromSecurityWeek
3 days ago

Data Breach at Tennessee Hospital Affects 337,000

Cookeville Regional Medical Center experienced a ransomware attack, compromising data of over 337,000 individuals, including sensitive personal and medical information.
Healthcare
fromSecuritymagazine
4 days ago

What "The Pitt" Gets Right About Ransomware and What Hospitals Can't Afford to Ignore

Ransomware incidents in healthcare lead to significant operational fallout, requiring extensive recovery efforts beyond just paying the ransom.
Mobile UX
fromGSMArena.com
4 weeks ago

Perplexity can now answer medical questions based on your Apple Health data

Perplexity Health provides personalized, evidence-based medical information by aggregating data from various health platforms and ensuring accuracy through expert oversight.
#ai-in-healthcare
Healthcare
fromApp Developer Magazine
5 days ago

Experts warn ai-generated health content risks misinterpretation without human oversight

AI-generated health content risks misunderstanding without human interpretation, impacting decision-making despite high technical accuracy.
Healthcare
fromArs Technica
1 week ago

Californians sue over AI tool that records doctor visits

Californians are suing Sutter Health and MemorialCare for using an AI tool to record medical conversations without consent, violating laws.
Healthcare
fromTNW | Opinion
1 week ago

Utah let AI prescribe medicine

AI prescription renewals can address medication non-adherence, a significant issue in healthcare, but state oversight may not adequately manage associated risks.
Healthcare
fromApp Developer Magazine
5 days ago

Experts warn ai-generated health content risks misinterpretation without human oversight

AI-generated health content risks misunderstanding without human interpretation, impacting decision-making despite high technical accuracy.
Healthcare
fromArs Technica
1 week ago

Californians sue over AI tool that records doctor visits

Californians are suing Sutter Health and MemorialCare for using an AI tool to record medical conversations without consent, violating laws.
Healthcare
fromTNW | Opinion
1 week ago

Utah let AI prescribe medicine

AI prescription renewals can address medication non-adherence, a significant issue in healthcare, but state oversight may not adequately manage associated risks.
#ai-chatbots
Healthcare
fromArs Technica
5 days ago

Americans ask AI for health care. Hospitals think the answer is more chatbots.

Health systems are introducing branded AI chatbots to provide health advice, raising questions about safety, monitoring, and effectiveness.
Healthcare
fromArs Technica
5 days ago

Americans ask AI for health care. Hospitals think the answer is more chatbots.

Health systems are introducing branded AI chatbots to provide health advice, raising questions about safety, monitoring, and effectiveness.
Privacy professionals
fromSecuritymagazine
1 month ago

GuardDog Telehealth Accesses Sensitive Medical Records Under False Pretenses

GuardDog Telehealth accessed patient medical records under false treatment pretenses and sold sensitive data to law firms seeking clients with specific injuries.
#cybersecurity
Healthcare
fromBoston.com
4 days ago

Services at Brockton hospital return to normal more than a week after cyberattack

A Brockton hospital resumed normal operations after a cybersecurity incident caused temporary service shutdowns and diverted ambulances.
Healthcare
fromSecuritymagazine
1 week ago

Healthcare Executives Face a New Era of Personal Risk

Healthcare executives face heightened personal risks due to grievance-motivated cyber threats amid economic pressures and public accountability.
Healthcare
fromBoston.com
1 week ago

Signature Healthcare in Brockton hit by cybersecurity incident

Signature Healthcare is managing a cybersecurity incident, affecting some services while maintaining inpatient and emergency care.
Healthcare
fromSecurityWeek
2 weeks ago

Healthcare IT Platform CareCloud Probing Potential Data Breach

CareCloud experienced a cybersecurity incident that may have compromised patient information, but the impact is believed to be limited and manageable.
US news
fromThe Washington Post
1 month ago

Company admits it diverted private patient records to law firms

GuardDog Telehealth illegally accessed and sold patient medical records from multiple health systems to law firms without patient consent, representing the first settlement in Epic Systems' lawsuit against companies engaged in this practice.
Healthcare
fromMedCity News
1 week ago

Inside The DOJ's Hospital Contracting Crackdown: What Message Are the Feds Sending? - MedCity News

The Department of Justice is suing OhioHealth and NewYork-Presbyterian for anticompetitive contracting practices that limit patient access to affordable care.
Healthcare
fromNextgov.com
6 days ago

VA resumes EHR rollouts at four Michigan medical sites

The Department of Veterans Affairs resumed deployment of its Oracle Health electronic health record system at four Michigan facilities after a lengthy operational pause.
fromPsychology Today
6 days ago

How Community-Based Healthcare Builds Engagement

Most people leave doctor visits with prescriptions, but still feel unsure—instructions make sense, but no one asks about their life. In contrast, when a provider knows your name, remembers your story, and explains care in a way that fits you, the experience feels different—and that difference matters.
Healthcare
Healthcare
fromMedscape
1 week ago

Medscape Physician Compensation Report 2026: Positive Signs

Doctors in the US experienced a 3% average pay increase in 2025, with eight specialties earning over $500,000 in total compensation.
Privacy professionals
fromTheregister
1 month ago

Microsoft Copilot now boarding your health information

Microsoft launches Copilot Health to store healthcare data and provide personalized wellness insights through AI, while explicitly disclaiming it is not medical advice and cannot diagnose or treat conditions.
Healthcare
fromFuturism
1 week ago

Student Dies When Hospital Has No ICU Doctors, Calls One on Videochat Who Pronounces Him Dead Remotely, Lawsuit Claims

Parents of Conor Hylton are suing a Connecticut hospital after their son died in a telehealth ICU without on-site critical care doctors.
Public health
fromMedium
2 months ago

Things AI Engineers Need to Keep in Mind with HIPAA and Healthcare Compliance

Healthcare AI requires system-level HIPAA compliance: data minimization, defensible de-identification, vendor BAAs, auditability, and proactive breach planning.
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 months ago

Ottawa revives bill to build digitally connected health data systems | CBC News

Health Canada says the country's health data system is "fragmented and siloed," and that incomplete health records can compromise patient care and safety.
Canada news
Information security
fromSecuritymagazine
2 months ago

Healthcare Cybersecurity Is in Crisis - These Proven Controls Could Be the Cure

Healthcare cybersecurity crisis: breaches doubled in 2025, average losses exceeded $2M; prioritize anti-fraud training, regulatory compliance, and targeted investments to reduce material risk.
fromFast Company
2 months ago

Connected data will rescue healthcare

AI plays an important role-but not by fixing fragmented data on its own. The work of organizing, connecting, and interpreting healthcare information still belongs to people and the systems they build. Where AI helps is after that foundation is in place: by bringing the right information forward at the right time, reducing the effort it takes to find what matters, and supporting better decisions in the moment of care.
Medicine
Information security
fromDataBreaches.Net
1 month ago

This is how you do it: Dentist speaks out after practice hit by cyber attack - DataBreaches.Net

A dental practice's computer system was hacked, sending fraudulent invoice emails; the breach was quickly detected, halted by IT, and appears to have originated overseas.
Privacy professionals
fromDataBreaches.Net
2 months ago

It's 2026, but hospitals still haven't prevented snooping in celebrities' records - DataBreaches.Net

Hospital employees accessed and shared a celebrity patient's private medical information, took selfies while he was medicated, and took steps to conceal his presence.
Healthcare
fromFast Company
3 weeks ago

Better technology is an imperative for behavioral health

The behavioral health crisis is deepening, yet progress is evident in treatment rates and workforce growth despite ongoing challenges.
Privacy professionals
fromDataBreaches.Net
2 months ago

EPIC Releases New Report on Protecting Health Privacy in the Digital Age - DataBreaches.Net

Commercial surveillance and weak privacy laws enable extraction and sale of health data, undermining trust, worsening access, increasing costs, and harming health equity.
Healthcare
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago

Ontario plans to create connected primary care medical record system, minister says | CBC News

Ontario is developing a provincewide electronic medical record system for primary care, seeking vendor input on integrating isolated systems across hospitals, labs, and physician offices.
Healthcare
fromMedCity News
1 month ago

Why The Epic-Health Gorilla Case Just Got Juicier - MedCity News

GuardDog Telehealth admitted to falsely representing itself as a healthcare provider to access patient medical records in Epic's lawsuit over alleged patient data misuse through interoperability networks.
Healthcare
fromHarvard Business Review
1 month ago

Healthcare Uses Specialized Language. It Needs Specialized AI, Too.

Healthcare professionals across specialties use inconsistent terminology and communication styles, creating significant translation barriers that impede care coordination and data interoperability.
fromMedium
1 month ago

Real-Time Data Validation in Healthcare Streaming: Building Custom Schema Registry Patterns with...

In a single streaming pipeline, you might be processing HL7 FHIR messages with frequent specification updates, claims data following various payer-specific formats, provider directory information with inconsistent taxonomies, and patient demographics with privacy redaction requirements. Our member eligibility stream processes roughly 50,000 records per minute during peak enrollment periods.
Healthcare
Healthcare
fromZDNET
1 month ago

The good, bad, and ugly of AI healthcare, according to a doctor who uses AI

People increasingly use AI for health advice despite its unreliability, driven by declining trust in healthcare institutions and the technology's convenience and accessibility.
Healthcare
fromComputerWeekly.com
1 month ago

Electronic health records are still creating issues for patients | Computer Weekly

All NHS trusts in England must implement electronic patient record systems by March 2026, though rollouts have faced integration challenges, staff training issues, and reports of patient harm.
Healthcare
fromAxios
1 month ago

The era of Doctor AI is already here

Millions use ChatGPT for health advice daily despite clinical deployment debates, creating a reality where AI is already widely used for direct-to-consumer medical guidance outside formal healthcare systems.
Healthcare
fromMedCity News
1 month ago

Health Gorilla Calls Epic Lawsuit 'Attack on Interoperability' in Motion to Dismiss - MedCity News

Health Gorilla filed a motion to dismiss Epic's lawsuit alleging improper patient record access, claiming the suit attacks interoperability and highlighting unresolved ambiguities in healthcare data governance standards.
Healthcare
fromSecuritymagazine
2 months ago

Top 20 Healthcare Data Breaches of 2025

Healthcare data breaches fell 4.3% in 2025, but reporting delays and late additions—compounded by a federal shutdown—may obscure the final breach total.
Healthcare
fromBusiness Matters
2 months ago

The Benefits of Choosing Virtual Medical Services

Virtual healthcare offers convenient, time-saving, secure remote medical consultations that reduce infectious exposure, increase access, and fit busy schedules.
fromBusiness Matters
2 months ago

The Rise of Telemedicine: How Digital Health is Reshaping Medical Equipment Demand

Between March 2020 and March 2022, over 100 million telemedicine services were delivered to approximately 17 million Australians. The Australian government invested $409 million to make telehealth permanent, whilst the UK announced £600 million for digital health infrastructure in April 2025. Patient adoption is equally impressive: 60% find telemedicine more convenient than in-person appointments, 55% report higher satisfaction with teleconsultations, and 74% of millennials prefer virtual appointments for routine care. These aren't temporary shifts; they represent a fundamental transformation in healthcare delivery.
Healthcare
Healthcare
fromFortune
2 months ago

When AI meets healthcare, how should payers react? | Fortune

AI can fully automate most transaction-oriented payer jobs, significantly boost knowledge and relationship work productivity, and replace many interpreter and doer roles, transforming payer operations and member services.
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